László F. Földényi Book order

Collection of essays that examine the rich history of European culture through the lens of mythology and philosophy.

An exemplary collection of work from one of the world’s leading scholars of intellectual history “Földényi . . . stage[s] a broad metaphysical melodrama between opposites that he pursues throughout this fierce, provoking collection (expertly translated by Ottilie Mulzet). . . . He proves himself a brilliant interpreter of the dark underside of Enlightenment ambition.”—James Wood, New Yorker László Földényi’s work, in the long tradition of public intellectual and cultural criticism, resonates with the writings of Montaigne, Walter Benjamin, and Thomas Mann. In this new essay collection, Földényi considers the continuing fallout from the collapse of religion, exploring how Enlightenment traditions have not replaced basic elements of previously held religious mythologies—neither their metaphysical completeness nor their comforting purpose. Realizing beautiful writing through empathy, imagination, fascination, and a fierce sense of justice, Földényi covers a wide range of topics including a meditation on the metaphysical unity of a sculpture group and an analysis of fear as a window into our relationship with time.

A leading European intellectual reflects on the changing concept of melancholy throughout history

Foreword / Kathrin Becker, Urs Stahel -- Stephen Wilks -- Céline Van Balen -- Astrid Klein -- In The Thicket Of Berlin / László Földényi -- Berlin, The City Of Birds / Emine Sevgi Özdamar -- Frank Thiel -- Clegg & Guttmann -- Eternal Suburb / Matthias Zschokke -- Open Skies Over Berlin / Paul Virilio -- Boris Mikhailov -- Rémy Markowitsch -- Juergen Teller -- Berliners And Dogs / Monika Maron -- Refreshment Ride To Lichtenrade / Thomas Kapielski. Kathrin Becker, Urs Stahel (hg.) ; Mit Bildbeiträgen Von Clegg & Guttmann ... [et Al.] ; Mit Textbeiträgen Von László Földényi ... [et Al.]. Das Buch Erscheint Zur Gleichnamigen Ausstellung Im Fotomuseum Winterthur (11.11.2000-14.1.2001) Und Anschliessend Gemeinsam Im Neuen Berliner Kunstverein Und Der Daadgalerie In Berlin (17.3.-29.4.2001)--t.p. Verso. For This Project Eight International Artists And Six International Writers Were Invited To Work On The Theme Berlin. German And English.